大体
だいたい
daitai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 20 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

大体 (だいたい (daitai)) means "about". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

about

Also : mostly · almost · nearly · roughly · generally

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 大体 (だいたい) means 'approximately'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of approximately.

Example Sentences

大体の人が来ました。

だいたいのひときました。

About most people came.

Kanji in this word

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